A record-setting freshman class began the fall semester yesterday at California Lutheran University. CLU expected 500 first-year students, a 12 percent increase over last year.
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Due to an editing error, an article last week said that veterinarian Cynthia Binder specializes in emergency and critical care. It should have said she has special interest in those disciplines. She isn't a specialist. More...
The city of Thousand Oaks will be conducting the following meetings this month, according to the city manager's office. All contact phone numbers are in the 805 area code. Mon., Sept. More...
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com
Besty Connolly, one of eight Conejo Valley Unified School District school board candidates, is quick to point out her best quality. More...
The second GTE California retiree reunion will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sat., Sept. 27 at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd. The event will include a cocktail reception, Polynesian dance entertainment, dinner, stories and dancing. More...
Richard Carpenter, formerly of The Carpenters musical duo, will perform with his daughter Mindi on Sat., Oct. More...
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com
A few years ago, Newbury Park mom Kerry Williams was having a problem common to many mothers of infants: Her baby wouldn't eat. "I was having a lot of difficulties with my 1-year-old at the time," Williams said. More...
Habitat for Humanity Ventura County will hold a 25th anniversary gala at 5:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 25 at the Ronald Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Tickets cost $150 and are available beginning Mon., Sept. 8. More...
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
Ben Kendall and his wife, Sheila Scott-Kendall, didn't know July 29 would be their last day together. Kendall had seen his doctor earlier in the day to have his heart checked. More...
PROPER SQUIRREL DIET INCLUDES FRUIT, NOT JUST NUTS- As everyone knows, squirrels are notorious burglars, constantly stealing birdseed from their fellow tree dwellers. More...
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholod@theacorn.com
The monthly "Meet and Greet" sessions sponsored by the Conejo Valley Mental Health Professionals Association will resume at noon tomorrow with a program about addictions, said Judy Wiener, a licensed social worker and a marriage and fam More...
The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Great California presents the 10th annual Walk/Run and Health Fair Expo at 8 a.m. Sun., Sept. 14 at CBS Studio Center, 4024 Radford Ave., Studio City. L.A. Parents will host a Kiddie K/walk. More...
The Thousand Oaks High School Spirit Cheerleaders returned home from USA camp held at the University of California, Santa Barbara with many "Superior Awards," the highest level. More...
FIRST PLACE- The Eagles under 11 soccer club celebrates after winning the Thousand Oaks Classic three years in a row. They were invited to compete in the Blues Cup in San Diego over Labor Day weekend. More...
More Americans say they're tightening their belts and feeling the squeeze. A new poll shows that 30 percent of people in the U.S. have cut back on food, medicine and other daily necessities. More...
A 10,000-book giveaway will be held from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat., Sept. 6 at Bank of Books, 748 E. Main St., Ventura. Guests will be allowed to take up to 20 books free of charge while supplies last. More...
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
The high cost of college may be beyond the reach of many California families, but an alternative path to a successful career exists in the heart of Simi Valley. More...
Mi Mundo en Espanol is a Spanish immersion program founded by Thousand Oaks resident Sofia Ramirez. More...
Ovarian cancer is often referred to as the silent killer due to the advanced stage at which most cases are discovered. More...
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